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Our son [now plebe] had a CWV in February of his senior year. The interesting part is that is took place during the dead period for the February signing date, so there were some adjustments made with respect to the NCAA rules on recruiting. His transportation to and from USNA was paid for by the...

Last year there were two in February, one in March and one in April. The February ones were nice for two reasons: 1. they were right after the semester end for my son so he did not miss much in school, and 2. this was during the time of year referred to as the "Dark Ages." In fact, a storm came...

Flame away- I'm biased, but here are some observations from the mom of a recruited D1 athlete [not football] going through Plebe Summer- 1. DS was 'recruited' if you will by the regular military. He was 'messaged' on facebook a couple of times about opportunities to serve. It wasn't spam...

He best not get into a car afterwards because then he'd have no one else to blame but himself.....

Agreed. Through the entire process the BGO, Congressman's office, admissions staff, alumni contacts and coaches were so very helpful. It seems a little overboard to knock parents for helping out when so much help has been forthcoming elsewhere.

Ironic maybe? If a midshipman were to publicly question the decision making process at the Naval Academy as much as the people on these message boards do, how well would that go over?

Don't forget the BGO input.... To add to Daddy_12, do not forget the input of the BGO. After the BGO had concluded his interview with DS, his next step was to ask us if we had any questions. Being new to all this I had a couple, one of which had to do with the application process. I asked...

Thanks Thanks, we'll let the University know and make a deposit. As much as I dislike the idea, it does seem like the prudent thing to do.

Now that DS has received his appointment, how long do we keep plan B? He's not going to change his mind, but in the unlikely event he gets an injury [he plays a spring sport] and cannot report, we are wondering if it is advisable to keep the back up plan 'live' until he actually reports. Do...

reminder to thank them! Just a reminder to thank them when you do get the news. They are volunteers and do take an interest/pride in your success!

Hope I do this correctly! 1. USNA2017Mom (DS), FL-07, Presidential, 10 Sept 2012 2. riveranduin, VA-11, Congressional (Senatorial), 21 Nov 2012 3. Starbuck(DS), TX-12, Presidential, 21 Nov 2012 4. arrow (DD), CA-41, Congressional, 21 Nov 2012 5. timetocarrigan, VA-11, Presidential, 20 Oct...

Ok, so there is information sharing, thanks. That was my initial thought, but we are in a high population state (and a very competitive district with no shortage of applicants) so I dismissed it because of the huge amount of work it must be to contact all those applicants. I guess that is why...

I'm not sure i've seen this in historical threads, but if its there I apologize. Son is applying to two academies. Is a candidate. Have submitted transcripts and academic information, test scores, personal information/statement/activities, passed Medical exam, and has been contacted by...